Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness, Tulsa Oklahoma 09-03-2012
While visiting the family in Oklahoma, I went out for a 5+ mile hike/walk in the woods with my son-in-law and his family dogs, Red and Rusty. We started out on the Blue trail and then switched over to the Yellow trail. This is a pretty interesting park and I had a good time despite all the traffic. Once we got into the park a little way it was pretty nice. I assume on non-holiday weekends or weekdays it's much quieter. I'd bet if I lived in the area I would make good use of this park on a regular basis. The temperature for our outing was 103f. We had 101f to 108f the entire 9 day visit but hey... that's Oklahoma in August.
We were surprised to find so many people upon arriving. The park was crowded since it was not only Labor Day but also the day for the annual running of the Escape From Turkey Mountain trail run. This run is Tulsa's oldest trail run. Fortunately for us, we arrived just as the race was ending so it turned out to be not so bad once we got away from the parking lot. The trails at Turkey Mountain are multi-use trails designed for bicycles, hikers and horses. Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area has 4 main blazed trails ranging in length from 0.8 miles to 5.7 miles plus over 25 miles of unmarked trails.
From the Turkey MTN website:
About Turkey Mountain
Turkey Mountain is a hidden place. Considering that the main trailhead is only 7 miles from downtown Tulsa, one would expect such a place to be crowded with users. However, first-time visitors are often surprised to find that one can run/bike for miles without seeing another soul -- a testament to the many trails at Turkey Mountain. Crowded with roots and rocks, blessed with views of the Arkansas River, and basically untouched by humanity in general, Turkey Mountain is a treasure to all Tulsans.
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Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area - Tulsa, OK
Turkey Mountain is a 300 acre urban wilderness area located 7 miles south of downtown Tulsa.
Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area
Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area consists of over 300 acres of undeveloped property that stretches along the Arkansas River, minutes away from downtown Tulsa. This trail-lover's paradise is situated on Turkey Mountain, a quiet, secluded area with a variety of elevation changes. In addition to the marked trails, Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area offers 25 miles of unmarked trails.
Turkey Mountain in Tulsa OK
Rode Turkey Mountain in Tulsa, OK. for the first time. Lot's of fun on a great trail system. Wish I had more time that day to explore other parts of the mountain.
Hiking: Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness
Hiking with my sister in Tulsa, OK area at Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness.
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Turkey Mountain Park. Rockiest trail I've ridden...in Tulsa, Oklahoma! Yeah!
You think you like technical rocky climbs? Yeah, I did too. This place is a legit 5 mile rock garden. What it lacks on real elevation it makes up for with thousands of milk-crate sized granite rocks unaltered by trail builders. This place is rustic and natural and, unfortunately, a little run down. But Tulsans love it as their backyard getaway.
Enjoy me crashing and hike-a biking these trails.
Tulsa has a nice system of bike trails within the city to get you to the park safely. I was able to ride 8.5 miles from the shop to the trails entirely on designated bike trails and specified sidewalks.
Thanks to: Phat Tire Bike Shop 420 E 2nd Street Tulsa, OK 74120
(918) 743-4285
Great shop with nice rentals (Sorry for the marks left on that Trek Fuel EX).
Turkey Mountain Tulsa, OK
Just a few clips I threw together from a ride at Turkey Mountain in Tulsa, OK. Edited with GoPro Studio.
I do not own ANY of the soundtrack.
Song: Breakin' A Sweat
Artist: Skrillex & The Doors
River Trail at Turkey Mountain in Tulsa, Oklahoma Part 1
Scenic Trail in Tulsa, Oklahoma starting at Turkey mountain leading to the west side of the Arkansas River
Woodward Park In Tulsa, Oklahoma
This is one of the top parks in Tulsa and a must see gem!
Turkey Mountain - Tulsa, OK
This is a short video of trails at Turkey Mountain. This is a great place to take your BMX bike or mountain bike and do a little off-roading.
Turkey Mountain Hike
Turkey Mtn, Tulsa Oklahoma
Places to see in ( Tulsa - USA )
Places to see in ( Tulsa - USA )
Tulsa is a city on the Arkansas River, in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It’s known for its art deco architecture, mostly in the central Deco District. Landmarks like the Philcade and Philtower buildings reflect a 20th-century construction boom fueled by the prosperous local oil industry. The Philbrook Museum of Art is housed in an Italianate villa that was once the home of a local oil magnate.
Tulsa lies in northeastern Oklahoma, within the state's Green Country, and at the convergence of the Great Plains and the Ozark Plateau. The wide and shallow Arkansas River runs through the metro, and numerous lakes, reservoirs, smaller rivers, and wooded hills enliven the landscape.
Winters are cool to mild. Being exposed to plains winds, arctic freezing is not unknown, but it does not last long. There is not much snow, just a few inches each year, typically, but ice storms are more of a concern. The months April through June are stormy, and, Tulsa being in Tornado Alley, twisters will make an appearance - though they tend to appear in the flatter countryside. Summers are hot. It will often be above 90 degrees from May through September. Fall is the best time of year: mild temperatures, a nice breeze (all of Oklahoma is breezy), and changing tree colors. Tulsa has over 225 days of sunshine annually. In all, the city receives an average of 40 inches of precipitation each year, which helps keep Tulsa and Green Country green.
There are more nearly a million people in the metro area. Tulsa is often paired with its neighbor Broken Arrow, itself the fourth largest city in the state, though Tulsa is clearly the big brother. Here you will find a combination of western, Midwestern, and southern charm, along with a cosmopolitan atmosphere. The people love their city and are welcoming and eager to help you find your way. You may notice that Tulsa has one of the largest concentrations of Art Deco design in the country, and other mid-century architecture, a result of having been a boom-town from the 1920s through 1950s. Oil was what made Tulsa. Wealthy barons such as Frank Phillips built stately mansions for themselves but also beautified the city along the way.
As a result the city has a skyline that, until recently, bested Oklahoma City's. Tulsa likes to think of itself as the cultural capital of the state, boasting notable museums, universities, restaurants, festivals, quirky neighborhoods, and especially music - particularly country and blues musicians. Stars from Roy Clark to Leon Russell to Garth Brooks all made their start here.
A lot to see in Tulsa Oklahoma such as :
Philbrook Museum of Art
Blue Whale
Tulsa Zoo
Oklahoma Aquarium
Center of the Universe
Gilcrease Museum
Golden Driller Statue
Woodward Park
River Spirit Casino Resort
Turkey Mountain Park
Tulsa Botanic Garden
Safari Joe's H2O
Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area
Oxley Nature Center
Guthrie Green
LaFortune Park
Chandler Park
Mohawk Park
Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium
Redbud Valley Nature Preserve
Tulsa Children's Museum Discovery Lab
Osage Casino
River Parks
Woody Guthrie Center
Ray Harral Nature Park
Utica Square
Hunter Park
The Cave House - Linda Collier
Rhema Bible Church
Boston Avenue United Methodist Church
Haikey Creek Park
Tulsa Historical Society & Museum
River Parks Trail
Gathering Place
River West Festival Park
Linnaeus Teaching Gardens
Rose District
Joe Station Dog Park
Biscuit Acres Dog Park
John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park
Philbrook Downtown
DECOPOLIS Tulsa Art Deco Museum
Leake Park
Centennial Park
Route 66 Historical Village
11th Street Arkansas River Bridge
Washington Irving Memorial Park and Arboretum
Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza
Tulsa Port of Catoosa
( Tulsa - USA ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Tulsa . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Tulsa - USA
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Short hike at Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Beginning March 7, River Parks Authority will hold a series of meetings to gather public input on the creation of a Turkey Mountain master plan.
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First time use of the GoPro Hero 2
Video Speed 1.5x
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This was actual short clips of the actual race, but a trial run for my video production...
Tulsa River Parks
River Parks offers outdoor recreation and seasonal entertainment along the banks of the Arkansas River in Tulsa. It has trails on both banks used for jogging-walking-bicycling-rollerblading, rapids along the west bank of the Arkansas River for kayaking and rowing, picnic areas and playgrounds are scattered throughout the park, disc golf course, handicapped-accessible fishing piers, and Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area provides rugged terrain ideal for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
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Turkey Mountain - Tulsa 2/3/13
Brad Hahn, Kaden Hahn and Corey Ratzlaff at Turkey Mountain.